Kwik Way Drive-In gloriously reopens in Oakland

Kwik Way Drive-In in Oakland has returned. Photo: Mike Kepka / The Chronicle

Celebratory news for many Oakland folks: Kwik Way Drive-In is back in business.

To quickly recap, Gary Rizzo of the nearby Somerset Restaurant is the man responsible for bringing life back to the retro burger joint, which has been dark for years after its glory days of the 60s, 70s and 80s. He got the green light last year, but as of this weekend, it’s finally back open.

The iconic signage is, of course, still there, as is a menu full of burgers, fries and milkshakes. The menu also includes a few pizzas, fried chicken, salads, and other sandwiches. Also there in the earlygoing? Lines of people. But hey, nostalgia reigns supreme.

· Previously: Kwik Way in Oakland to be appropriately reborn as a retro burger joint [Inside Scoop]